impactful
adjective
im·pact·ful
im-ˈpakt-fəl 
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression
impactful song lyrics
impactful humanitarian efforts
Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.—
Mark Holgate
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an impactful story of love and redemption
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The teaser is brief but impactful.
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His gestures are often small but impactful.
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Chad Jennings, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The teaser is brief but impactful.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
The hour-long film explores the sketches, contributions and enduring influence of Jim Downey, one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of Saturday Night Live.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 11 Oct. 2025
His gestures are often small but impactful.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impactful
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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